by Kristy Slimmer | Jun 11, 2026 | IT Observability
Why AI, automation, hybrid IT, and cost accountability are changing what infrastructure teams need from operational visibility Operational visibility is becoming increasingly important as infrastructure teams are asked to support AI initiatives, automation goals, cost...
by Kristy Slimmer | Jun 9, 2026 | Best Practices, FinOps, Infrastructure Optimization
Sizing infrastructure has always required a balance between performance, capacity, and risk. What has changed is the level of precision required to make those decisions. Hardware timelines are less predictable. Costs are under closer review. Decisions that were once...
by Kristy Slimmer | Jun 2, 2026 | FinOps, Infrastructure Optimization, Technical Deep Dives
A practical look at the infrastructure and observability trends shaping enterprise IT in 2026 IBM Think 2026 made one thing clear: infrastructure leaders are being asked to support more AI, more automation, and faster decision-making without adding unnecessary...
by Kristy Slimmer | May 27, 2026 | Best Practices, FinOps, IT Cost Optimization
Infrastructure cost visibility has become a critical part of IT decision-making. Performance still matters, but for many infrastructure leaders, that’s no longer the full conversation. Leadership teams increasingly want clarity around cost movement, upgrade exposure,...
by Kristy Slimmer | Apr 15, 2026 | FinOps, IT Cost Optimization
The expectations placed on infrastructure leaders have shifted in a way that is subtle on the surface but significant in practice, and much of that shift comes down to infrastructure cost visibility. Reliability and performance still matter, but they are no longer the...
